Other books may offer marital counseling, but no other book delves as deeply into the "big picture" of why marriage is central to the health of society as a whole as does Elder Hafen's book Covenant Hearts. Elder Hafen explains clearly the difference between a contract marriage of limited duration and a covenant marriage of unlimited commitment. If we keep our bearings, husbands and wives become fathers and mothers who hold in their hands and arms and hearts the purpose of this earth's creation, forming an unending chain that links the generations together forever. Filled with practical insights and richly illustrated with real-life stories, this book is not so much about "how to" as about "why" and offers profound insights into the crucial role of marriage in the lives of individuals and of its impact in society.